Victoria Falls Restaurants Guide

Eating out for many people while on holiday is a very important factor.
Especially for those of you who might be visiting Zimbabwe for the first time
and want to experience some local dishes and entertainment.

The hotel you are staying at, will of course have its own restaurant, but if you are staying
there for more than a
couple of days you might want to venture further a field. It's also possible
that the onsite restaurant is not to your liking. So it's worth knowing what
else is out there.

Since there are so many hotels and lodges in Victoria Falls there is a wide
variety restaurants to choose from and some of them are truly world class. There are also a few
Victoria Falls restaurants dotted around town offering a
variety of different foods. It is easy enough to catch a taxi from where you are
staying to one of the other restaurants.

Combined dinner and activity options include a sunset and
dinner cruise, which is very popular, as the name suggests, enjoy a
Zambezi River
sunset cruise but instead of coming in just after sunset, stay out on the cruise
boat and get treated to a 3 course dinner - a splendid alternative to dining in
a Victoria Falls restaurant. There is also the option of doing
what's called a night drive and bush dinner where
you go on an evening game drive and then enjoy a specially prepared meal under
the stars. If you are interested in either of these, please send us a
booking enquiry form.

For groups upwards of 6 people we can arrange a private dining experience at
beautiful bespoke locations under the stars. These exclusive dinners are very
popular for something just a bit different. Please
contact us if
you are interested in arranging one of these.

Below is a full list of the Victoria Falls restaurants, they are listed
alphabetically by the hotel / lodge name. Restaurants not at a hotel are
included in the "Around Town" heading.
See our map for locations
of the various hotels and Victoria Falls restaurants.

Below are our favourite Victoria Falls restaurants in order of preference. We
are confident that you will have good food
and a nice experience at any of these.

Dean'sMenu: Breakfast, Lunch, Light meals, delicious home baked cakes and pastriesStyle: Cafe – Tropical Garden Courtyard - InformalEntertainment:
TBA.Description: Dean's is the brand new kid on the block, headed by mast chef Dean Jones. Set in the sunny tropical gardens at Elephant's Walk Shopping and Artist Village, you can watch artists work while you enjoy fresh and unique homemade goodness or just relax under the palm trees and sample amazing pasties with gourmet coffee and teas. This is the place where the locals meet!Average
price PP: TBARecommendation: Yes - breakfast and lunch, great atmosphere to have a meal in between your shopping. Dinners coming soon.Write review |
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Little MonkeyMenu: Breakfast and
LunchStyle: Small corner take-away, informalEntertainment:
NoneDescription: Little sister to The Three Monkeys
Restaurant, Little Monkey is a very small takeaway serving healthy meals
and snacks, including sushi.Average
price PP: US$5 - $10Recommendation: Yes - good quality
and delicious food on the go. You can call ahead too.Write review | Read Reviews |

Lola's Tapas & BarMenu:
Spanish and African tapas - A fusion between Spain and Zimbabwe using only
local products.Style: Open area seating both in the shade and in the sun.Entertainment:
Live music performances every day for lunch and dinner. Artists draw and paint right next to Lola’s.Description: Tucked away within the
Trading Post center in Victoria Falls town, Lola’s offers a cosy atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. They
have daily specials which change every couple of days. The most popular
dishes are pork ribs, bream and game stews.Average
price PP: US$10 - $30 depending on your appetite and choice of tapasRecommendation:
Maybe - Lola’s makes for an interesting meal with Spanish and Zimbabwean
recipes and combinations but just lacks a bit of something.Write review | Read Reviews |
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Lookout CafeMenu: Breakfast
(weekends only), Lunch, snacks and cocktails, DinnerStyle: Informal, semi-open cafeEntertainment:
None.Description: Lookout Cafe is located on the
gorges with indeed one of the best views in Victoria Falls. The cafe is in a semi-open thatched building next to the Wild Horizons
highwire activities. Its great for lunches, coffee and sundowners.Average
price PP: US$13 - $20Recommendation: Yes 100% - an
absolute must for every visitor to Victoria Falls, build it into your
itinerary. It has to rank amongst the best restaurant views in the
world! Food is great and reasonably priced and service is quick and
friendly.Write review | Read Reviews |
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Mama Africa RestaurantMenu:
Traditional dishes of hotpots and stews + standard grill menuStyle: Casual family diningEntertainment: Live music
most nights from local Mama Africa band - jazz, reggae and popDescription:
Victoria Falls restaurant situated in the Trading Post complex close to
the town centre. Popular with the young crowd and for those wanting to
savour a bit of local atmosphere. Very casual dining with traditional
African style decor. Average
price PP: Lunch $10 - Dinner $15Recommendation: Ok for casual lunch and dinner with live entertainment,
but not our favourite.Write review | Read Reviews |

Nam Took Thai RestaurantMenu:
An extensive Asian fusion menu consisting of authentic Thai, Chinese and
Indian/Pakistani recipes.Style: Casual upstairs dining within Elephants Walk Shopping Mall. Dine in or take away.Entertainment:
Can be arranged for special functions only.Description: A
colourful open restaurant with friendly and reliable staff. Nam Took has
an extensive menu with plenty of starters and mains to choose from. You
can absolutely make every visit a fresh one by choosing something new
every time. It is situated upstairs in the
Elephant's Walk Shopping Mall.
It has very colourful but simple Chinese and Thai infused decor. The
restaurant is good for a family outing, a birthday lunch or
dinner.Average
price PP: US$8 - $15Recommendation: Expensive for what it
is and food we think a bit bland - not one of our favourites anymore.Write review | Read Reviews |

Rainforest RestaurantMenu: Light
meals, homemade cakesStyle: CasualEntertainment: Sometimes an informative
and entertaining talk about David Livingstone during lunchDescription: The Rainforest Restaurant is located just
inside the entrance to the Victoria Falls National Park allowing
visitors to enjoy a light meal and a cold drink before or after having
walked around the Victoria Falls Park. Average
price PP: US$ $12 -$15Recommendation: Yes - the food is
really good, probably some of the best in town. Prices have crept up a
bit but still represents good value.Write review | Read Reviews |

Shearwater CafeMenu:
Their menu is a fusion of European, Mediterranean, and local
cuisine.Style: Modern cafe style restaurant with indoor and outside
seating.Entertainment: Live music by quality musicians from
Zimbabwe every night. Absolutely great atmosphere.Description: Shearwater Cafe is located
right in town, on the corner of the main streets, just where a busy cafe
should be - great location! Food is top quality, good selection of
drinks, including cocktails.Average
price PP: US$12 - $15Recommendation: Yes -
for lunch and dinner, some of the best food in town. The live
entertainment is great and having at least one meal here during your
stay is a must. Only downfall is the slow service, be patient!Write review | Read Reviews
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Shoestrings CafeMenu:
They have a breakfast menu, a light meal menu, a main meal menu, pizza and a small dessert menu.Style: Casual and very laid back.Entertainment:
They occasionally have functions to bring in people. It has a public bar with lots of loud music in the evenings.Description:
Formally Garden of Eat'n, Shoestrings Cafe
is located within the garden area at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge on 12
West drive. Guests are free to have a seat in any part of the garden and
enjoy their food in the sun or shade. There are sofa seats by the bar,
where you can watch TV, garden seats by the pool in the sun, and wood
bench seating under the trees.Average
price PP: US$8 - $15Recommendation: Yes. Their pizzas are very popular.Write review | Read Reviews |

The Three MonkeysMenu:
Lunches, dinners, drinks, snacks and coffeesStyle: Informal, semi-open restaurantEntertainment:
Occasional live entertainment.Description: This restaurant and cocktail bar is partly a beautifully restored 1935 Railway carriage from the Rhodesian times, and partly a covered wood deck perfect for the summer days.
It is located near the Victoria Falls Station and Elephant's Walk
shopping mall.Average
price PP: US$12 - $20Recommendation: Yes - great for dinners and
lunches with friends, and can be used to host events such as partiesWrite review | Read Reviews |

Zambezi HouseMenu:
Breakfast (weekends only), lunch and dinnerStyle: Informal bar and canteenEntertainment:
Occasional guest musicians.Description: A funky modern
riverside cafe-style canteen and bar offering delicious food and an
great place for the whole family or group of friends, away from the
town.Average
price PP: US$6 - $13Recommendation: Yes 100% - the
ambience is inviting and there is indoor and outdoor seating, plus
plenty of space for children to run around.Write review | Read Reviews |

Pariah StateMenu:
Breakfast, lunch and dinnerStyle: Informal bar and grillEntertainment: None.Description: A rustic treehouse-looking restaurant snugly fit within the town
centre, offering a variety of delicious grilled food, pizza's, and unique dishes.
riverside cafe-style canteen and bar offering delicious food and an
great place for the whole family or group of friends, away from the
town.Average
price PP: US$5 - $30Recommendation: Coming soon...Write review | Read Reviews |

Samukele RestaurantMenu:
Buffet menu and a la carteStyle: Informal family diningEntertainment: Live traditional entertainment
at dinner, guests are treated to a memorable African explosion of
talent every nightDescription: Overlooking the pool and golf
course this elevated dining room has glass walls to the east and west,
giving it an open air ambiance.Average
price PP: US$15 to $20Recommendation: NoWrite review | Read Reviews |

Palm RestaurantMenu:
World class a la carte menu, with a range of vegatraina dishes along
with dleiscious seaction of game dishesStyle: Formal diningEntertainment: Live Pianist most
eveningsDescription: Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served
daily, to hotel guests or walk in customers. Dine outside under the
African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall which makes
for an unforgettably romantic evening (weather dependant). Outstanding
menu, Ilala has focused on making this into a top quality restaurant and
has certainly succeeded. The menu is varied and delicious especially if
you like game meat. fantastic wine list too. Average
price PP: Starters US$8 - main dishesUS$20 to $25 - Pudding
$8 to $10Recommendation: Yes 100% - for dinner this is almost
certainly the most delicious food in town - faultless! Service and
attention to detail outstanding.Write review | Read Reviews |

White Water RestaurantMenu: Buffet
offering hearty breakfasts and dinners. Selection of
creative dishes such as Mopani worms. Style: Informal family diningEntertainment: After-dinner
floor show of traditional music and dancing.Description: Main
hotel restaurant, a large open room with towering ceilings and domes
surrounded by striking water features. Average
price PP: US$35 - $39Recommendation: NoWrite review | Read Reviews |

The Big Chief (ex Thunder Cloud Spur) RestaurantMenu:
Family steakhouse restaurant.Style: Casual family restaurant which has an exciting kids menuEntertainment:
NoneDescription: This Victoria Falls restaurant is in a quiet
spot, with seating appropriate for families, blending Mexican, American
and Italian dishes for varietyAverage
price PP: US$12 - $15Recommendation: For affordable
family meals, especially when they have weekly specials runningWrite review | Read Reviews |

The Terrace @ SprayviewMenu: A la
carte for lunch and dinner. Buffet for breakfast.Style: Informal family diningEntertainment: NoneDescription:
Eat outside on the terrace overlooking the pool or there is a more
formal inside dining room. Under new management the food is tasty and
nicely presented. Average
price PP: US$25 for meals, $15 for light snacksRecommendation: Yes - good food
in a casual poolside environmentWrite review | Read Reviews |

Jungle Junction RestaurantMenu:
Buffet and barbequeStyle: Informal family diningEntertainment: Good evening entertainment from
energetic traditional dancers which lasts about an hour and epitomises the spirit of
Africa. A local story teller narrates the meaning behind each
dance and it's purpose to the tribeDescription: Unforgettable experience with a fusion of
western and African flavours. An incredible evening buffet, with such a
variety and quantity of foodAverage
price PP: US$ $35Recommendation: Yes - Dinner -
exceptional food, coupled with the traditional dancing, which is the
best of it's kind in Victoria falls, this represents a good value
evening out and in our opinion not to be missed.Write review | Read Reviews |

The Stanley Terrace Menu: Light meals
throughout the day. Tea, scones and sandwiches.Style: Casual Entertainment: NoneDescription:
Traditional high tea is served every afternoon, with spectacular views
of The Victoria Falls Bridge and the Victoria Falls themselves.Average
price PP: US$ $30 for high tea for two peopleRecommendation: Yes - Highly for lunch and High
tea Write review | Read Reviews |

The Boma Restaurant Menu:
Buffet and barbeque. Delicious selection of local and international dishesStyle: Informal family diningEntertainment:
Great interactive live entertainment which includes drumming, face
painting and dancing.Description: Very popular experience which has become a
bit of a "must do" while at Victoria Falls. Superb night outAverage
price PP: US$ 55 inc transfers to and from your hotelRecommendation: Yes - for the experience, it's good fun and has a
real African flavour about it, but it's expensive and a bit touristy.Write review | Read Reviews |
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